I.2. The specimen container must be labeled. Addressograph labels are
preferred, otherwise the following information must be provided, clearly
written in ink:
(a) Patient identifiers
(i) patient's full name
(ii) unique number
(iii) and at least one other unique additional identifier (ie. date of
birth, OHIN).
(b) Date of surgery.
(c) Specimen name, anatomic site and surgical procedure, as it is written on
the Surgical Pathology card.
This information must be recorded on the side of the specimen container and
not the lid.
If a specimen is known or suspected to contain unique or extreme biohazard
(e.g. CJD) the container shall be so marked.

I.3. Transport specimen to the morgue

I.4. Inform histology staff that you have delivered a specimen to the
morgue by delivering the surgical card to the histology department

Test
Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Turnaround
Time:

Routine

1 week

Stat
/ Urgent

2 days

Reference
Interval:

Critical
Values:

Lab
Process Notes :

Storage
& Transport:

Specimen should be stored in the morgue
refrigerator and the surgical card brought to pathology.